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Impertinent Poems
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cooke, Edmund Vance, 1866-1932
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Impertinent Poems by Edmund Vance Cooke" is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book presents a series of whimsical and often humorous reflections on various aspects of life, love, and society, featuring Cooke's signature style-a blend of lightheartedness and pointed social commentary. The poems explore themes such as success, desire, identity, and the human condition, all delivered with a playful, yet insightful tone. The poems within "Impertinent Poems" invite readers into a witty discourse that bridges nostalgia and contemporary social critiques. Each piece reflects on the follies and idiosyncrasies of human behavior, with Cooke posing rhetorical questions and delivering clever observations that resonate with universal experiences. From musings on desire and envy to calls for authenticity in life and art, the collection encourages readers to reflect on their own truths while simultaneously celebrating the imperfections of both themselves and society at large. The playful language and engaging rhythm make this volume accessible, offering valuable insights wrapped in humor and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2010-09-20
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